07/14/2013
The Farmers Cooperative completed a
new shed at the Fertlizer plant north of Exeter.
The
80' x 100' building is slated to be a seed shed and has three bulk seed
tanks. A seed treater and conveyor system is also included.
Swimming
lessons were held at the Exeter Aquatic Center.
Lots
of activities for Exeter Fun Days- Saturday
morning the United Methodist Church is having a garage sale and bake sale at
the church.
At 9 a.m. there is a bullhead fishing tournament
at the Fire Department.
Junk in the Trunk lines two streets downtown
Saturday morning, along with the Waffle breakfast and the craft show at the
Legion.
The Library is having a book sale.
The Softball tournament is going on Saturday and
the Boy Scouts will have a food stand at the ball shack.
There will be kiddie games downtown, free
swimming and snacks and fun bingo at the Legion at 4 p.m.
The Kids and Pets Parade starts at 5 p.m.
downtown.
The feature for the evening will be the Exeter
Volunteer Fire And Rescue BBQ, Beer Garden and Street Dance from 5:00 p.m. - 1
a.m. Starring Rusty Nichol and Who's Bill Anyway.
Exeter streets are seeing some much needed repair. The
Exeter Village Board identified close to 20 spots in town that were in
desperate need of repair and Klein Construction out of Dorchester won the bid
to do the work. The work should be completed in the next few weeks.
Other Sunday Activities:
Billie's Grilled Cheese 7 am - 3pm Pool Park, breakfast and lunch is available
Pour Horse Coffee Trailer 8 am Pool Park
Church in the Park - 9:30 am Pool Park - bring your own lawn chair
P & D Foods and More - 11 am - 3 pm Pool Park, sloppy joes, burgers, fries, candy bars and more
Snow Cones - 11 am pool park
Park Wide Water Balloon Fight - following the triathlon, pool park
Exeter Pool: 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm 6:30 - 8:30 pm Free Swim
Art Activity -7:30-8:30 at the Legion - come and go
Beer Mile 4 x 4 - 7 pm prizes for top 2 teams and best dressed/theme. Start location: water tower, Contact Jalen Maxson (402)266-1494
The Exeter
Village Board met on Thursday July 6 at 7 pm in the village office. After approving
the minutes and invoices they invited Michael Schultes
from JEO to discuss the wastewater reports and the water main repair project across
Highway 6.
The board revisited
the three options they have looked at it to treat the levels of ammonia in the wastewater. They include building a wastewater treatment
plant, building an additional larger lagoon or running the wastewater through a
pivot over adjacent farm ground.
The board asked
several questions about the option to run a pivot on land adjacent to the
current wastewater treatment plant. The
pivot would distribute the run off on the field.
One concern
was keeping the agreement with the landowner over a number of years especially
if the landowner eventually dies and the land passes to their descendants. “I’ve worked with some communities that
eventually purchase the land so they have control of it. . . I definitely see
that” explained Schultes.
Michl noted,
“When the original lagoon was built we had 800 people and they were plenty
big. Now we have 500 people and they
aren’t big enough. How much lower is the
government going to lower the limits (of ammonia)?”
The board
held a discussion on talking to the landowners and how they would secure the
land if the owners were willing to sell.
Schultes
presented three funding options including private bond funding, state revolving
funds and USDA funding. The board didn’t
express any preference instead noting that “until we get something locked down
with landowners it’s a moot point,” said Michl.
The board
moved to discuss the Highway 6 project water main. The project includes a new six inch water main,
new fire hydrant, and new service to Casey’s and two residences. The estimated
cost is $125,000. Clerk Becky Erdkamp reminded the board that they have ARPA
funding to use. “If we use that funding
we wouldn’t have to get a loan,” Michl confirmed.
The board
approved a motion to get the permits and put out for bids on the water main
project.
The board
approved a land split that was approved by the zoning administration.
The board
approved the engagement letter with the accountant firm for budget
preparation.
Marshal Tyler
Salmon visited with the board about the upcoming Exeter Days.
Maintenance
Supervisor John Mueller reported he is working on batting cages at the ball
field and hopes to get the mulch down in August. Clerk Erdkamp noted that the village received
$8000 from the Exeter Area Community Foundation for the batting cages.
It was noted
that the Village has invested around $23,000 in the ball field in the last year
including upgrades to the batting cages, shed and concession area.
Mueller also
reported that the well levels were getting low but the recent rain has brought
the level back up. He noted, “If it
stays dry we might have to think of doing something.”
The Board
discussed the possibility of restricting water use and Mueller noted that the
board has never had to restrict water since the water meters were installed.
Clerk
Erdkamp gave her report opening with two requests for repeat sponsorship. The
board approved sponsoring the EMF Bobcat cross country color run and pool
prizes for Exeter Days out of the Keno Betterment Funds.
Erdkamp also
reported that sales tax for April was $13,389.53 and keno for May was
$111.36. The board set the next meeting
for August 8.
07/07/2013
Exeter’s John E’s Bar was reviewed
in the Lincoln Ground Zero Magazine.
There was a preview of Exeter Fun
Days which included karaoke, Junk in Your Trunk sale and softball tournament.
The Exeter-Milligan National Baseball team are, from left: (front row)Jonah Geiger, Carter Bourquin, Avery Nichols and Adrien Mueller; and (back row) Coach Allen Vavra, Truman Milton, Brett Kallhoff, Aidan Vavra, Cohen Harre and Coach T. J. Mueller.
The Exeter-Milligan American League Baseball team are from left: (front row) Tommy Kallhoff, Axel Erdkamp, Beau Becker, Kolton Songster, Liam Capek and Archer Kanode; and (back row) Maddux Milton, Crosby Oldehoeft, Gavin Mueller, Will Kallhoff, Deacon Erdkamp, Richard Hickman, Aiden Nichols and Coach Adam Erdkamp.
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